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Forever chemicals were found in 99% of bottled water
If you thought drinking from bottled water would keep you safe from forever chemicals, then you’d be wrong. That’s because new reports have shown that 99 percent of bottled water brands around the world contain these chemicals, which include per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
Forever chemicals found in 99% of bottled water samples globally, study finds
A recent international study led by researchers from the University of Birmingham Southern University of Science and Technology reveals that over 99% of bottled water samples worldwide contain "forever chemicals,
Study: PFAS 'forever chemicals' common in tap, bottled water globally
PFAS "forever chemicals" can be found in drinking water around the world, whether it comes from a tap or a bottle, a new study warns.
Scientists Have Discovered Toxic “Forever Chemicals” in Bottled Water
Scientists have found toxic PFAS in drinking water samples from around the world, with higher levels in tap water from China compared to the UK. Boiling water or using a filtration jug can reduce PFAS levels by up to 90%,
Forever chemicals found in tap and bottled water worldwide
A global study found PFAS chemicals in tap and bottled water. Higher levels were detected in Shenzhen than Birmingham.
Warning As Forever Chemicals Revealed in Bottled Water Globally
In a new study, led by researchers at the University of Birmingham in the U.K. and Southern University of Science and Technology in China, two pervasive PFAS—called perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctane sulfonate—were detected in over 99 percent of bottled water samples from 15 countries globally.
Australia to toughen rules on forever chemicals in tap water
Australia may soon tighten regulations on allowable levels of “forever chemicals” in drinking water, with guidelines proposing significant reductions.
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From the Farm: Mitigating forever chemicals
Biosolids from water treatment plants are used around many municipalities as crop fertilizer instead of overloading landfills. In an effort to prevent crops from taking in these biosolids and their ...
Be more ambitious on restricting harmful ‘forever chemicals’, Government urged
Be more ambitious on restricting harmful ‘forever chemicals’, Government urged - More than 50 scientists have written to ...
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More states ban PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ in more products
Legislative momentum against PFAS has surged this year, as at least 11 states enacted laws to restrict the use of “forever ...
Draft guidelines for ‘forever chemicals’ have been released. Here’s what it means for drinking water safety in Australia
A review of Australia’s drinking water guidelines has recommended reducing the levels previously considered safe for four ...
From the Farm: Forever chemicals
Forever chemicals are compounds that don’t break down naturally in nature. They can last for 10,000 years before they are no ...
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Legislative Efforts Against ‘Forever Chemicals’ Grow Across Nation
At least 11 states have enacted laws to restrict the use of PFAs in apparel, cleaning products, cookware, cosmetics and menstrual products. Since 2007, 30 states have approved 155 PFA policies.
A Graham well was contaminated with forever chemicals. It led to a new, temporary rule.
North Carolina has established temporary rules for eight PFAS chemicals in groundwater. Permanent rules are already moving ...
Harbour 'forever chemicals' rise after sewage spill
Sewage spills in a harbour that is home to a colony of seals caused levels of toxins known as "forever chemicals" to rise, ...